Klöckner Pentaplast Group completes successful recapitalization
Klöckner Pentaplast announces the successful recapitalization and strengthening of its capital structure with the support of its lenders.
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Functional self-adhesive labels for the food and beverage market
In food and beverage retailing, a self-adhesive label can create a multi-functional solution that will both simplify accurate workflow and product throughput and provide an invaluable additional level of product authentication.
Engel turnover tops €800 million
For the first time in its history, Engel Austria’s turnover exceeded €800 million in fiscal year 2011/2012. Two factors in particular have contributed to the upsurge: the introduction of the energy-saving Engel ecodrive option and the consolidation of system solutions.
The Sacmi Group breaks through the 1.4 billion Euro barrier
Full steam ahead for ceramic, packaging, plastic and chocolate machines: business volumes up by 40% and 180 new employees, 90 of whom in Sacmi Imola alone.
Asia's middle class driving BOPP film markets
The BOPP film industry continued to show robust growth during 2011 with demand advancing by 5.5% compared with 2010 to top 6 million tonnes for the first time according to the latest report on the global BOPP film market from AMI Consulting.
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie expands its activity
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie expands effective immediately the successful cooperation with Dow Corning in the field of innovative solutions for the electronics industry.
Evonik successfully concludes sale of Colorants business
Following the approval of the Evonik Supervisory Board and the relevant antitrust authorities, Evonik Industries has successfully concluded the sale of the global colorants business.
La Seda De Barcelona increased its turnover by 11,7%
During the first quarter of 2012 La Seda de Barcelona (LSB), has reached a consolidated turnover of 290 million Euros, which means an 11,7% increase with respect to the same period last year.
Chinaplas 2012 set new record
With continuous growth in scale over the years, Chinaplas 2012 (the 26th International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries), closed on April 21, 2012 at Shanghai New International Expo Centre, PR China, climbed another big step with new records of exhibition area, numbers of exhibitors and visitors.
Sibur begins polypropylene imports to reduce deficit in Russian market
Sibur is beginning temporary imports of basic grades of polypropylene to reduce the existing deficit in the Russian market.
Turnkey solutions of Bianor allow smooth production relocation
International market leaders tend to look for shorter and more flexible supply chains. They select Bianor, injection moulder and contract manufacturer, for quality, reliability and service reasons.
100 million euros in Asia – capacity in Shanghai doubled
In the fiscal year 2011/2012, Engel Austria generated sales of over €100 million in Asia for the first time.
